In Andalusia, government delegate Pedro Fernandez reported the early-morning operation conducted by Civil Guard units targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and the trafficking of illicit migrants from Morocco. The operation spanned several locations across Andalusia, including Melilla and Pontevedra, resulting in a significant number of detainees. Fernandez confirmed that thirty individuals have been detained so far as authorities continue the investigation into this network. He highlighted the scale of the seizure, noting the discovery of approximately 525 kilograms of cocaine alongside nearly 2,700 kilograms of marijuana. The announcement underscored the breadth of the crackdown and the ongoing nature of the enforcement effort.
According to officials, this phase is described as the exploitation stage of the operation. The Civil Guard stated that the teams involved were part of the Judicial Police within the Algeciras Command (Cádiz), which had been actively pursuing a criminal organization suspected of both drug trafficking and the importation of illegal migrants from Morocco. The coordinated actions included 23 house searches across the provinces of Almería and Málaga, with additional actions in Melilla, Pontevedra, and Campo de Gibraltar, culminating in multiple arrests to date. These findings reflect a sustained, multi-jurisdictional effort to disrupt the network and disrupt its operations at several strategic points. [Civil Guard Attribution]
Throughout the operation, authorities indicated that the investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement continuing to pursue additional leads and potential arrests. The scale of the seizure and the breadth of the targeted areas illustrate a focused plan aimed at dismantling the organizational structure behind the illicit activities and curbing the flow of drugs and illegal immigration channels associated with it. [Civil Guard Attribution]